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ST. LOUIS and the 

WORLD'S FAIR 



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Copyright 1905. by Geo. stark, St. Louis, Mo. RIVER FRONT 

This view shows some of St. Louis' substantial sky-scrapers, and also the peculiar type of steamboat in vogue on the Mississippi. The river traffic is an item of 
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THE EADS BRIDGE 
One of the most remarkable structures of its kind in the world, and one of the " sights" of St. 
the piers, and cost $ 1 1 ,000,000, Seven years were consumed in its construction 



Louis. It is 162 J feet long, the center span being 520 feel clear of 



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Copyright 1905, by Geo. stark. St. Louis, Mo. SCENE ON THE LEVEE 

A characteristic River scene showing the floating freight sheds and the unique method of handling commodities on the Mississippi, one of the 
most interesting scenes in the great metropolis 



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SOULARD MARKET ON A SATURDAY 




OLIVE STREET, WEST OF BKOADWAY 
No city of the North has greater street energy than St. Louis. Her car lines which are noted as being particularly well-arranged and equipped, 
American "hustle" and the streets are crowded with activity 



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BROADWAY, NORTH FROM OLIVE 
This view gives a faithful idea of the substantial auality of St. Louis' business architecture, and the '-snap" that pervades the do*n-to*n section 




UNION STATION 
St. Louis possesses the largest Railroad Station in the world. It covers the vast area of 1 1 acres, and contains besides the usual requisites of 
a railroad station an excellent Ternninal Hotel. It is utilized by z; railroad companies. It is not only spacious and roomy but also most 
beautifully decorated, only the finest and best of material being used in its construction. It cost $6,500,000. THE GRAND HALL, 
measuring fs by 125 feet, is considered by good judges to be the most beautiful public waiting room m existence 




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Copyright 1 905, by Geo. Starfc, St. Louis, Mo. COURTHOUSE 

A noble piece of architecture worthy the great cause of justice, its dome has won distinction for its gracefulness and beautiful proportions. 
' Befo' de war" slaves were sold at auction from the steps of this building 




CITY HALL, 12TH STREET. MARKET ST. AND CLARK AVENUE 

To meet the needs of its rapid growth, St. Louis has recently erected this commodious and luxurious building for its municipal officers. It is a city edifice in every 
respect worthy the great metropolis 




CUSTOr-1 HOUSE AND POST OFFICE, OLIVE STREET FROM 8TH TO gTH STREETS 
Uncle Sam needs a big place for the transaction of his postal and customs business in St. Louis and has given the city a most excellent building for the purpose 



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CENTURY BUILDING 
Corner 9th and Olive Streets 



STOCK EXCHANGE 
4th Street near Olive 



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SEVENTH STREET. NORTH OF PINE 
Shewing Holland and Missouri Trust Buildings 



BROADWAY. NORTH OF PINE STREET 
Showing National Bank of Commerce and Commonwealth Trust Buildings 
also the Post-Dispatch office 





LINCOLN TRUST BUILDING 
Zth and Chestnut Streets 



Copyright 1905, by Geo. Stark, St. Louis, Mo. 
WASHINGTON AVENUE 
West of Third Street 




COMMONWEALTH TRUST BUILDING 
BroadMcay and Olive Streets 



Copyright 1905. by Geo, Stark, St. Louis, Mo. 
FULLERTON BUILDING 
jlfi and Pine Streets 






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MERCANTILE LIBRARY, BROADWAY AND LOCUST ST. 
Has a membership of nearly 4,000 who have the advantage of over ies.ooo books 



PLANTERS HOTEL, FOURTH, PINE AND CHESTNUT STS. 
Is one of the best equipped and conducted hostelries in the United States, having 
facilities for 1,500 guests 




ONE OF THE FIRST LARGE BUILDINGS to greet the eye on entering the World's Fair grounds is the Palace of Varied Industries, This is situated on 
the right of the Plaza of St. Louis. Its design is in symmetry with the opposite Palace of Manufactures. The building is a beautiful array of colonnades 
surmounted by appropriate towers and domes, and especially when lighted at night are its graceful and artistic lines apparent. It is 525 x izoo feet; cost $650,000 



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LOOKING ACROSS THE LAGOON towards the Palace of Manufactures, the spectator has an exquisite view made up of ornamental bridges, massive 
urns and other decorative features, the whole rendered increasingly beautiful by th3 reflection in the water. The building is Renaissance in style with a line of 
Corinthian columns and a series of immense arches do feet in height. Lawrie's group of massive horses crowns the main entrance. It is 525 x 1200 feet, covers 
14 1-2 acres and cost $?2o.ooo 




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NO PREVIOUS WORLD'S FAIR has provided such an adequate and appropriate building for the exhibition of matters of Education and Social Economy 
as SI Louis. Here is a structure covering over nine acres, and costing over $40o.ooo. devoted exclusively to this higher purpose The general plan is irregular, 
simulating a auadrang'e. with its main entrance developed in each case into a nnagnificent triumphal arch 







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IT WOULD SEEM AS IF THE CLIMAX OF HUMAN ART AND INGENUITY has been reached in the creation of the Cascades and Festival 
Hall which are the central feature of this great Exposition. Forming the background of this picture is the "Terrace of States," The states are those which, have 
been the outcome of the Louisiana Purchase, each one tieing represented by a group ennblematic of its Comnaonwealth, At each end of the "Terrace of States" are 
the ornamental Restaurant Pavilions, while at the extreme right of our picture is a corner of the Palace of Electricity and at the extreme left appears the Education 
and Social Economy Building 



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BUT NO ILLUSTRATION can give an adequate idea of the beauty of this scene and especially of the remarkable cascades which form the center picture 
Here a vast volume of water pours down into the Lagoon and with numerous fountains give sparkle and life to the scene surpassing the power of description- 
Back of the Cascades stands Festival Hall, an architectural gem. In this building are held the great concerts and other public gatherings taking place every day 
during the continuation of the Fair. At this vantage point the scene at night is one of bewildering brilliancy. The myriads of electric lights, the fountains, the statues 
make the general ensemble the most entrancing scene ever created by man 




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THE WONDERS OF ELECTRICITY are installed in a most elaborate palace fronting on the Grand Basin It is entirely surrounded by the Lagoon and 
approached by six bridges connecting with the main entrances. This building is surmounted at each corner by stately groups of heroic dimensions interpreting 
"Light Overcoming Darkness." The palace covers an area exceeding seven acres and cost upwards of $425,000 




JUST WEST OF THE BUILDING DEVOTED TO E L E C T R I C 1 T Y stands the Palace of Machinery which is primarily the power plant of the 
Exposition. The architectural effect is produced by the succession of towers varying in height, and its exterior throughout is most ornate. Repeated over different 
entrances in has relief is " Lator and Care " the beautiful conception of Fernando Miranda. This building cost $500,000 and occupies over twelve acres 




MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOUSAND incandescent lamps are used in lighting the main Exposition Buildings at night and 
produce an effect that is truly marvelous. No such combination of light and form has ever before been achieved and the magnificent vista presented in daylight 
is given a most fitting finale in this nocturnal demonstration 



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ST. LOUIS' WELL-EQUIPPED CLUBS 

ST. LOUIS CLUB located on Lindell Avenue occupies a magnificent structure- This is a social organization catering to the genuine enjoyment of its memtiers 
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB, whose membership consists of the leading college men of the city, has erected a fine building on Grand Avenue and Washington 
Boulevard. THE COLUMBIAN CLUB is a Hebrew organization with extensive and substantial quarters on Lindell Boulevard and Vandeventer Avenue. 
MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB, is at 4th and Washington Avenue. UNION CLUB, located at Jefferson and Lafayette avenues 




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BUILDING AND COLISEUM, OLIVE TO LOCUST AND 15TH TO 1 t T H STREETS 
Scene of the National Democratic Convention of 1 904 




INTERIOR OF THE COLISEUM 
Showing the enormous seating capacity and excellent arrangements for a great gathering 



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TYPES OF THE CITY'S SCHOOL BUILDINGS 
St. Louis does not purpose to rear her young in ignorance, and has provided educational facilities unusually connplete even for a large ccsmopolitian city. 
There are more than 120 buildings included in the public!school system, caring for upwards of js.ooo pupils 



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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS 
St Louis has many semi-religious and philanthropic institutions - th.s element of the cty's life t>eing well provided for - and in most every instance the 
buildings are not only architecturally lieautiful but are also surrounded by pleasant and attractive grounds 




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THE ECCLESIASTICAL SIDE OF THE CITY 

Some churches of note 




THE ECCLESIASTICAL SIDE OF THE CITY 
Within the limits of St. Louis are more than three hundred churches many of which are distinctly magnihcent 






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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 19TH AND LOCUST STREETS 
This contains an unusually fine collection of paintings representing every phase of ancient and modern art. No visitor to St. Louis should fail to see the 
many treasures contained in this beautiful building 



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TWO NOTABLE RESIDENCES 
Homes of President David R Francis and Vice-President C. H Spencer of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition 




VIEWS IN PORTLAND PLACE 
Showing the unusual variety of architecture that prevails throughout the residential portion of St. Louis. Each home is a law unto itself but the whole is an 
ensemble of the utmost variety 




TYPES OF ST. LOUIS' BEAUTIFUL HOMES 
The Southern idea of hospitality could never brook the Eastern block of brown-stone, and in St. Louis a home is a real home, with health-giving sunlight and pure 
air available on all sides, and it is this idea of plenty of room that makes St. Louis residences exemplify the cordial hospitality for which Missouri is famous 



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ENTRANCE TO WESTMORELAND PLACE AND SOME OF ITS RESIDENCES 
Few cities camlboast more beautiful trees and shrubbery than that which has been developed around the homes of St. Louis. Nature thus lends a hand 
and adds her artistic touch to the architectural creations of man, producing many a picture of luxurious hospitality 



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BOULEVARD ENTRANCES Copyright 190S, by Geo^ Stark. St. Louis, Mo, 

St. Louis is justly noted for its exclusive residential plan known as the "Place" which is a beautiful private boulevard extending from one block to 
another, and lined on each side with magnificent residences. The entrance at either end is an artistic structure which guards the approach and denotes 
the privacy within. No heavy teams are allowed in these precincts. All light vehicles are admitted. 




TOWER GROVE PARK 
This playground for old and young is adorned with many beautiful statues among them being those represented above. Here too may be seen a specimen of every 
tree that will thrive in this climate and as each is plainly marked, it becomes a delightful spot for a real study of nature 




Copyright iqo5. by Geo, stark. St, Louis. Mo. SCENES IN ST. LOUIS' PARKS 

FOREST PARK, located in the western part of the city, is a piece of " forest primeval." with extensive play grounds for children. A portion of this park has 

now tieen absorbed by the Fair 

COMPTON HEIGHTS WATER TOWER is a vast storage reservoir for the water supply of the city. It is located at the highest point of the metropolis in 

Reservoir Park 

BENTON AND LAFAYETTE PARKS are other St. Louis beauty spots, where nature reigns supreme 



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Graves of the Unknown Dead Entrance 

NATIONAL CEMETERY 
Here lie tens of thousands of the heroic soldiers who fought and died in the great war of the Ret«llion, but whose identity could not be established 



